Portraiture

Photo Fact Friday: The Benefits of Location Portraiture

By: Michelle Ecker on September 11 2015.

It’s Photo Fact Friday at NYIP! Every Friday afternoon, tune in right here on our photography blog for a new piece of advice from NYIP’s photography mentors,…
Ten Secrets for Taking Better Pictures of Babies and Toddlers

By: Drew Bittel on November 11 2013.

If you've photographed babies and toddlers before, you know it's not easy. It requires skill, but, more importantly, it requires patience. Lots and lots of patience. I enjoy photographing toddlers…
Compositional Elements 101: The Human Form

By: Matt Brandon on October 9 2013.

One of my favorite quotes about storytelling is by filmmaker Ken Burns. He says, "All storytelling is manipulation." This quote bothers many people when they first read it. Maybe because…
Using Positive Language to Communicate With Your Subjects

By: Christina Craft on September 26 2013.

Besides technical skills, the single most important tool you can have in your arsenal is good communication skills. Most people are not used to being photographed by a professional photographer.…